Brake light on dash won't turn off.
05-14-03, 08:45 AM
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Brake light on dash won't turn off.
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The red light that indicates that your parking brake is up, won't turn off, even when the parking brake is no longer engaged.
The red light that indicates that your parking brake is up, won't turn off, even when the parking brake is no longer engaged.
05-14-03, 09:05 AM
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Re: Brake light on dash won't turn off.
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The red light that indicates that your parking brake is up, won't turn off, even when the parking brake is no longer engaged.
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The red light that indicates that your parking brake is up, won't turn off, even when the parking brake is no longer engaged.
05-14-03, 10:00 AM
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I just changed the pads 2 weeks ago and bleed the brakes so it definitely can't be the pads. Don't see how that would trip the light anyway.
But as far as the brake fluid, I haven't checked it since. I'll check it later.
Pretty good suggestion, i wouldn't have thought of checking the fluid.
But as far as the brake fluid, I haven't checked it since. I'll check it later.
Pretty good suggestion, i wouldn't have thought of checking the fluid.
05-14-03, 10:01 AM
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thats what i was going to say....mine comes on if the fluid gets low....had a leaky line for the clutch...loose...and the light would come on....tightened the fitting and no more leaks...and no more light.
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I have a slightly different problem. My brake fluid level is fine, but my light comes on only briefly under very hard acceleration. Doesn't seem to cause problems, but is annoying.
Any ideas? Probably the switch for the e-brake handle or something?
Any ideas? Probably the switch for the e-brake handle or something?
05-14-03, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by twinturboteddy
I just changed the pads 2 weeks ago and bleed the brakes so it definitely can't be the pads. Don't see how that would trip the light anyway.
But as far as the brake fluid, I haven't checked it since. I'll check it later.
Pretty good suggestion, i wouldn't have thought of checking the fluid.
I just changed the pads 2 weeks ago and bleed the brakes so it definitely can't be the pads. Don't see how that would trip the light anyway.
But as far as the brake fluid, I haven't checked it since. I'll check it later.
Pretty good suggestion, i wouldn't have thought of checking the fluid.
Here's an older thread on the same subject:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=39072
It might have some other suggestions for you as well.
05-14-03, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by Alien7
Your handle could be lifting slightly. Tighten it down a little and that should fix it.
Your handle could be lifting slightly. Tighten it down a little and that should fix it.
Maybe the linkage is a bit loose and pulling a enough to trip the switch. I just need to take a look.
05-14-03, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by Alien7
Is your e-brake pretty loose?
This may be a stupid question, but did you check your brake fluid level?
Is your e-brake pretty loose?
This may be a stupid question, but did you check your brake fluid level?
Turns out I have a leaky clutch line which is where the fluid is going, this also explain the weird clutch pedal feel lately as well.
Thinking about replaceing the clutching line with a SS earl's hose. Comments???
05-14-03, 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by twinturboteddy
I just went to go check on the car at lunch, and yeah it turned out to be low break fluid.
Turns out I have a leaky clutch line which is where the fluid is going, this also explain the weird clutch pedal feel lately as well.
Thinking about replaceing the clutching line with a SS earl's hose. Comments???
I just went to go check on the car at lunch, and yeah it turned out to be low break fluid.
Turns out I have a leaky clutch line which is where the fluid is going, this also explain the weird clutch pedal feel lately as well.
Thinking about replaceing the clutching line with a SS earl's hose. Comments???
$38.00 seems like a small price for piece of mind
05-14-03, 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by Vintage Red Touring
I have the SS line that Rotary Performance carries. I had it installed with my new clutch, and I'd definitely recommend it. Didn't seem to make any difference in pedal feel, but it's nice to know that you've got a quality hose in place.
$38.00 seems like a small price for piece of mind
I have the SS line that Rotary Performance carries. I had it installed with my new clutch, and I'd definitely recommend it. Didn't seem to make any difference in pedal feel, but it's nice to know that you've got a quality hose in place.
$38.00 seems like a small price for piece of mind
Just called RP and had the hose ordered for next day delivery. Cost me 65 total for that hose, including next day air delivery. =(
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